Why “Cracking Down on Sick Notes” Doesn’t Tackle the Real Problem
“GPs should start recommending gym memberships and job coaches over fit notes.” That’s the line from The Telegraph’s recent reporting on a new government pilot scheme — WorkWell — being trialled across 15 high-unemployment areas in the UK. According to The Times (June 24, 2024), fit notes have more than doubled from 5.3 million in 2015 to over 11 million in 2024, with 93% […]
Why Self Awareness is Important in Leadership
Are You Projecting Your Beliefs Onto Your Team? Every conversation you have, every decision you make, every emotion you feel, it’s all filtered through your belief system. But when you’re leading a team, those beliefs don’t just stay in your head. They show up in your culture, in your performance, and in your employees’ mental […]
Why Mental Health Training for Managers Starts with One Simple Principle
COVID Changed Everything — But Not In The Same Way For Everyone One of the organisations we had the great pleasure of training during COVID was Sofology. We trained over 200 of their managers in mental health training for managers, and honestly, in many ways, it was the perfect time to be having those conversations. Because […]
Let’s Rethink What “Managing Mental Health” Really Means at Work
When people hear the phrase “managing mental health,” they often think of policies, procedures, and maybe a mental health awareness poster in the staff kitchen. But managing mental health in the workplace isn’t about handling people or trying to fix them. It’s about creating the kind of environment where people feel safe enough to be […]